All Entries Tagged With: "Retirement"
Introduction to Social Security
Joseph Kenny asked: In order to address the routine concerns of many, regarding the payment of bills post-retirement or disability, a federal benefits program was designed in the United States, in 1935, known as the Social Securities Act. The program known as the social security program provides disability, retirement, unemployment and survivor benefits and Medicare. [...]
Am I Going to be Able to Retire? What to Expect From Social Security
Luis R Cardenas asked: The main idea of the social security program is people welfare. The United States created this program based in what other countries in Europe were doing for its citizens. This program has experimented many changes since its creation in 1935. When this program was signed by President Roosevelt, the idea was [...]
When to Take Social Security
Shelby Smith asked:
One of the most important retirement decisions facing most Americans is: WHEN TO START SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS. Conventional wisdom has always been “take it as early as possible — age 62″. Why? Several reasons are given: (a) it might not be there if you wait; (b) you can take the benefits and [...]
Saving Social Security-The Future Of A Historical Piece Of Legislation
G. White asked:
Social security and its future are one of the most controversial issues discussed in politics today, with many different views and outlooks taking center stage. The law that was designed by Franklin D. Roosevelt to protect the elderly and provide services and compensation to them in retirement finds itself in a completely [...]
Learning the Fundamentals of Social Security Survivor’s Benefits Claim
Claysphere Rivera asked:
General public opinion had generated the belief that Social Security is designed exclusively for retirement. Contrary to this misconception, Social Security System offers a variety of programs that cater not only benefits for retiring individuals but also programs providing assistance for the disabled including their dependents.
This article focuses on Social Security program, [...]
Reminiscing the Social Security Law in the US
Jamil Estorninos asked:
It is the Great Depression of the ‘30s that necessitates the creation of a Social Security program in the US. Poverty reaches its highest peak among older citizens that time and something has to be done.
The Social Security Act, which is considered the first Social Security law, was drafted under the administration [...]
